Shira Lenchewski

Self-care is always high on our priority list, and the start of a new year is the perfect reminder to focus on health in its totality. We think the best version of self-care is based around whatever tools you use to achieve a sense of balance—the definition of which is wholly up to you. We’re so […]

My friend and talented nutritionist Shira Lenchewski taught me how to make dosas recently, and I’m hooked. They’re a healthful lunch option the whole family can enjoy—and about as easy to make as pancakes. We filled ours with turmeric and tahini roasted cauliflower and cashew cream cheese but you could do any number of sweet or savory […]

A few months ago, nutritionist Shira Lenchewski and Sweet Laurel Bakery’s Laurel Gallucci helped me put together healthier recipes for summer BBQs and this month they’ve given another common gathering a lighter culinary twist: the pre-Thanksgiving lunch. Their nutritious and nourishing take on turkey pot pie and pumpkin pie allow you to enjoy all of […]

Thanksgiving is certainly the main event during the month of November, but I love getting together with friends for a casual pre-holiday meal if I can. In that spirit, I recently put on a fall picnic lunch with the help of two talented women and personal friends; whole foods nutritionist Shira Lenchewski and Laurel Gallucci […]

We all know that eating a well-balanced diet filled with nutritious, whole foods will help you feel and look your best. One thing I’ve added to my routine for that purpose are Brazil nuts. Holistic nutritionist Elissa Goodman and San Francisco-based skincare specialist Kristina Holey both recommended them to me, and I’ve been eating two […]

Eating healthfully while entertaining and attending parties can be tricky. To help you come up with healthy dishes you can serve as a hostess or bring as a guest (i.e. things that taste delicious, look incredible, and leave you feeling good) I partnered up with whole-foods nutritionist Shira Lenchewski and Laurel Gallucci of Sweet Laurel […]

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Rip & Tan is the daily experience within the world of designer Jenni Kayne. Named after her daughter Ripley and son Tanner, the blog is an online peek into Jenni's elegant homestead, where her creative circle of friends and family personify the soulful stories and lush images of modern California living.

Jenni lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Richard Ehrlich, Ripley, Tanner and their dogs, Chachi and The Dude.